Cartoon Network hit animation gold with Ben 10 when they debuted it years ago, now they are looking to team up with Konami to recreate that fire with Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex which is coming out on Nintendo WiiWare and Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade soon.
The Rise of Hex features gameplay and storylines that follow what fans expect from the Ben 10 franchise including Ben having access to the all-powerful Omnitrix and his 10 alien transformations. Taking on the style of action platformer and pitting the player as Ben Tennyson with the power to transform into Swampfire, Brainstorm, Big Chill, Humongousaur, Echo Echo, Chromastone, Jetray, Spider Monkey, Goop and Lodestar.
Hex is the main bad guy who has come with a whole alien ship of cronies that stand between Ben and his goal (it is in the “bad guys” contract of gaming that they always outnumber the good guys by a few thousand to one, minimum). 15 levels of fast action and unique alien specific puzzles provide the backdrop for the action so get ready for not only a thumb challenge but a mental one to boot.
“The console downloadable gaming space is such an amazing frontier to bring content to gamers of all ages,” said Careen Yapp, VP Acquisitions and Franchise Development for Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. “We are fully supporting the online community with a Ben 10 Alien Force game that features the high-energy action and adventure from the series. With new characters and the extensive content, we believe Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex will be one of the most coveted downloadable titles this year.”
“We are excited to partner with Konami to introduce Ben 10 to the downloadable games market and are confident that Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex will deliver on the same exciting experience fans have come to expect from Ben,” said Christina Miller, senior vice president, CNE. “This will be a great addition to an already successful interactive program that includes multiple console titles and on-line games available on CN.com.”
If you are interested in checking out the cartoon Ben 10 Alien Force then tune in on Friday nights at 8:30 pm ET/PT on Cartoon Network. Check your channel guide for replays throughout the week for more action.
Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex by Konami – website
Platform: Nintendo WiiWare and Microsoft XBLA
Due: Q1 2010
Price: Unknown
Rated: Rating Pending